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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.59, 28,512.30 and 12,161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.59, 28,512.30 and 12,161.17 is: 16,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.59 : 28,512.30 = 12,161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.59/28,512.30 = 12,161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.59x = 28,512.30 × 12,161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.59x = 346,742,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,742,927.39/20,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.82

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